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Gift Guide 2025
Our hand-picked lists
Whether you love shopping for gifts — or not — LAist has you covered this holiday season.
If you know Altadena Hardware, Pomona's 6 Ps logo, Chef's Coffee Shop ... then you know.
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You can help your giftees see wolves, do yoga with goats and smash objects to their hearts' content — and that's all before the virtual reality headsets come out.
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Sponsored ContentThis content was paid for by a sponsor. The LAist news team was not involved in its creation. Learn more about LAist's editorial guidelines.The magic returns to Descanso Nov. 14 – Jan. 4
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Nail polish inspired by a painting or bowls fashioned from a single piece of wood — these will never be regifted.
More gift ideas
You're sure to attend a holiday party or twelve this season. Bringing a thoughtful gift for your hosts acknowledges their hard work.
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Previous gift guides
You can still find gems and inspiration in our guides from years past.
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We’ve rounded up a short list of ideas and inspiration designed to delight the most entertaining of friends.
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The very best experiences to give and receive this holiday season.
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These books all offer a window onto lives that are different from our own, but no less interesting, important or special.
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For friends and loved ones who savor seasonal blooms, delight in every shade of green and tend to gardens big and small.
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Spoil a pet, or the person who loves them, with gifts that are off the leash.
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These organizations offer great gifts that also help someone else.
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These gift support the creativity, craftsmanship and ambition of local artists — and their small businesses and studios.
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Each book on this list offers insight into Southern California.
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Everything on this list is a winner, so consider picking up something for yourself, too. You deserve it.
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A curated list of great suggestions for when inspiration runs dry.
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Are you looking to be more mindful about where you spend your money? If you want to shop local this holiday season, we can help with this guide to some of our favorite placed to drop some dough IRL.
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If you're shopping for a plant lover this holiday season, you're in luck. You're sure to find something that will delight them on this plantastic gift list.
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Sweetlovers, your time has come as L.A. hits peak pastry. -
Attorney Dennis Block is accused of keeping unearned fees, not paying court sanctions on time and representing both tenant and landlord in a dispute. -
The city's housing authority says a pandemic-era housing voucher program could wind down by November, leaving thousands at risk of homelessness.
